Water Maintenance Superintendent

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

Exam: 24/74C01/11JD

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) is recruiting for the position of Water Maintenance Superintendent

Agency Summary

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) is an independent, special purpose public agency staffed with dedicated employees and focused on flood control and water resources management in Monterey County. The Agency was created via a California Water Code Appendix in a statute known as the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Act. The Agency provides the following services: control of flood and storm waters in the County, water conservation, protection of water quality, reclamation of water and the exchange of water. Fundamental to the agency’s mission to sustainably manage water resources while minimizing impacts from flooding, the MCWRA owns and operates the Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs and dams, a hydroelectric facility at Nacimiento Reservoir, and numerous other facilities.

The Position

Under general direction, the Water Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the overall management and daily coordination of the South County Operations and Maintenance Division of the Water Resources Agency, including facilities, infrastructure, and equipment operations and maintenance; compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations; and personnel management; and performs other related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

Significant Duties

• Manages the maintenance and repairs of facility infrastructure and equipment, including prioritizing work projects; estimating equipment/materials required to complete projects; performing inspections to monitor work progress, process, and quality, and ensure uninterrupted safe, reliable operation of essential facilities and equipment
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages Water Maintenance crews in the operation and maintenance of large earth-filled dams, drainage structures, and related flood-control facilities
• Performs the full complement of personnel oversight, including selection, training and development, supervision, and performance management, as appropriate
• Implements established goals, policies, and procedures to ensure safety and environmental compliance with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances
• Conducts staff meetings and training sessions relative to division work progress, goals, and strategies; provides instruction on current maintenance and operations work methods, procedures, and protocols
• Participates directly in the performance of difficult/complex projects and tasks requiring specialized, advanced-skill maintenance work, as needed, especially those involving certification and licensure, e.g., Qualified Applicator’s Certificate-Vegetation Management .
• Utilizes specialized knowledge as a qualified applicator in vegetation management in monitoring the application of herbicides
• Reviews, responds, updates, and completes final disposition of service maintenance request activities in area of responsibility
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Water Maintenance Superintendent

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge Of

• Theory and advanced principles and practices of water installations and infrastructure; facilities design, construction, and operations; and management of maintenance requirements;
• Methods, practices, and techniques of improvement design, construction, inspection, funding, and long-term maintenance, servicing, and repair of tools, facilities, and equipment.
• Federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations pertinent to operations and maintenance of water facilities and equipment, and health and safety reporting requirements and practices, including OSHA and MSDS requirements, and proper techniques for handling and storing hazardous chemicals and agents
• Safe, effective operation of light, medium, and heavy maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles, including specialized skill and certification in Qualified Applicator’s Certificate Vegetation Management
  
  

Working knowledge of:

• Computer applications and software related to performance of the essential functions of the position
• Human resources management practices including staff development, supervision, interviewing, selecting, training, evaluation, and performance management
  
  

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, monitor, review and evaluate facilities and equipment for construction and maintenance operations
• Implement Agency goals, objectives, policies, plans, procedures, and programs to accomplish maintenance projects
• Select, plan, organize, assign, and review all levels and facets of facility and equipment maintenance and division crew activities; estimate resources needed to perform/complete projects
• Identify and assess safety concerns and ensure job safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA etc.)
• Organize workload, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimum direction;
• Motivate staff, support and provide for training and professional development;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organization levels as well as with all encountered during work characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect inclusive of position and diverse cultural, ethnic, gender, demographics, and individual uniqueness;
• Understand, interpret, and explain complicated policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and/or specifications/protocols pertaining to program areas
• Comply with the materials, methods, handling, storage, and disposal practices associated with hazardous materials and hazardous waste in accordance with all federal, state, local, and County regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Use tact, initiative, and sound judgment within general policy and legal guidelines;
• Maintain valid Qualified Applicator’s Certificate - Vegetation Management
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including correct English usage and syntax; Prepare clear and concise reports with recommendations and justifications, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials; make effective public presentations
• Operate a computer and utilize pertinent software applications including Microsoft Office Suite to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and database
  
  

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience

Five (5) years’ experience in facilities and field infrastructure maintenance relating to the distribution of water to include three (3) years’ increasingly responsible supervisorial experience or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, supervisory experience, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and a maintain valid licenses/certification:
• a) California Class “A” Driver’s License (might need certificates for some heavy equipment)
• b) In accordance with Title 3 of the California Code of Regulation: Qualified Applicator’s Certificate-Vegetation Management

Be available to work rotating or irregular shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays during special projects and/or in emergency or disaster situations caused by storms, flooding, traffic, accidents or other natural/manmade disasters AND be on-call 24/7 (twenty-four hours/seven days a week). Work outdoors in adverse climatic and inclement weather conditions (temperature and humidity extremes/variations), in dangerous worksites/environments or hazardous conditions, including in/around extreme noise, vibrations, fire, electricity, confined space, uneven terrain and wet ground surfaces/footings, at elevations, in closed ventilation systems and areas not well ventilated, amidst moving vehicles, heavy equipment, power/hand tools, exposed to dust/silica dust or contact with water, petroleum products, lubricants, cleaning solutions or solvents, toxic fumes, liquids or gases, allergens, chemicals products requiring MSDS sheets, infectious organisms, plant, animal, or food materials/waste.BENEFITS

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the the X Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution PPPR or Memorandum of Understanding MOU prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9 .
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
  
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Monday, December 9, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST) or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst

Attn: Human Resources

168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831) 759-6990 or Email: datanj@ countyofmonterey.gov

Qualifications

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
  
  

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6990 or [email protected] .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific